For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,281 students in 29801, SC (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,096 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 29801, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 29801, SC are Aiken High School, East Aiken School Of The Arts and J. D. Lever Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29801 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 29801, SC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29801, SC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aiken High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #22.
East Aiken School Of The Arts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
J. D. Lever Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2404 Columbia Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Oakwood-windsor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Charleston Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Schofield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
North Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2428
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
29801, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2570
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 29801, SC?
The top ranked public schools in 29801, SC include Aiken High School, East Aiken School Of The Arts and J. D. Lever Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29801, SC?
8 public schools are located in 29801, SC.
What percentage of students in 29801, SC go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 29801, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29801, SC?
29801, SC public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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